How to disable telemetry in Windows 11

This article is made to enhance privacy in Windows 11,rest of article is generated by ChatGPT.

1. Disable Telemetry Using the Registry Editor

  1. Open the Registry Editor:

    • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

  2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection

  3. Modify or create the AllowTelemetry key:

  • If the DataCollection key doesn’t exist, create it:
    • Right-click the Windows folder, select New > Key, and name it DataCollection.
  • Inside DataCollection, right-click on an empty space, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it AllowTelemetry.
  • Set the value of AllowTelemetry to 0.

2. Adjust Diagnostics and Feedback Settings

  1. Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Diagnostics & feedback.
  2. Disable the following options:
  • Send optional diagnostic data (switch to basic or off).
  • Tailored experiences.
  • Improve inking & typing.

3. Disable Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service

  1. Open the Services Manager:
  • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
  1. Locate the Connected User Experiences and Telemetry service:
  • Right-click the service, select Properties, and set Startup type to Disabled.
  1. Stop the service if it’s running:
  • Click the Stop button under Service status.

4. Block Microsoft Telemetry Servers via Hosts File

  1. Open Notepad as Administrator:
  • Right-click the Notepad application and choose Run as administrator.
  1. Open the hosts file located at: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts
  2. Add the following lines:
    • 127.0.0.1 vortex.data.microsoft.com
    • 127.0.0.1 settings-win.data.microsoft.com
  3. Save the file.

5. Use Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise Editions Only)

  1. Open the Group Policy Editor:
  • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
  1. Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds
  2. Double-click Allow Telemetry, set it to Disabled, and apply the changes.

6. Additional Measures

  • Turn off Location Tracking and Cortana if unnecessary.
  • Use third-party tools like O&O ShutUp10++ for advanced telemetry control.

Warnings

  1. Disabling telemetry may limit Windows features and impact updates.
  2. Incorrect registry edits can cause system issues. Always back up the registry before making changes.
  3. Updates are essential for system security and stability. Consider potential risks before disabling telemetry completely.